United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)

Twelve articles of amendment to the Constitution, introduced in September 1789 by Congress.

House: Committee of Three

A committee of three members from the House, whose duties were to 'prepare and report a proper arrangement of, and introduction to, the articles of amendment to the Constitution of the United States, as agreed to by the House.'

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Session 4941: 1789-08-22 11:00:00

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